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University of Oxford: Jewish Studies
| Institution | University of Oxford |
|---|---|
| Department | Oriental Studies |
| Web | http://www.ox.ac.uk/study |
| graduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1865 270059 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSt
Summary
The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas
MSt The MSt in Jewish Studies provides a broad approach to the study of Jewish history and culture from antiquity to modern times, combined with study of Modern or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish.
The MSt in Jewish Studies is a taught master’s course, designed to teach the methods, sources and languages required for more specialised research within Jewish Studies.
Course structure In addition to three terms of language study, you will either choose to follow the dissertation track which involves taking one option course each term and writing a dissertation of up to 15,000 words, or the non-dissertation track for which you will take two option courses each term.
The degree course is intensive and is based on small classes, seminars, tutorials and close faculty-student contact.
MPhil The MPhil in Jewish Studies is a taught course exploring Jewish history and culture from antiquity to modern times, with intensive study of Modern or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish, four option papers, and a dissertation.
Course structure The MPhil is a taught master’s course, designed to teach the methods, sources and languages required for more specialised research within Jewish Studies. You will complete 6 terms of language study in the same language, select four courses from a range of options and complete a dissertation of up to 30,000 words.
The degree course is intensive and is based on small classes, seminars, tutorials and close faculty-student contact.
Teaching typically consists of a weekly one hour tutorial or class for each option. Language courses typically consist of five hours of class teaching per week. In addition students can expect to meet with their thesis supervisor twice a term.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Summary
The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (October/November 2024). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas
MSt The MSt in Jewish Studies provides a broad approach to the study of Jewish history and culture from antiquity to modern times, combined with study of Modern or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish.
The MSt in Jewish Studies is a taught master’s course, designed to teach the methods, sources and languages required for more specialised research within Jewish Studies.
You will be required to complete three terms of language study in the same language. You may choose to study either Modern Hebrew or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish at elementary, intermediate or advanced level.
In addition, you will be required to select courses from a range of options each year and, depending on the track you choose, a dissertation of up to 15,000 words. Teaching for the options takes place during the first two terms of the academic year. These options, which vary from year to year, must be selected from those on offer.
The degree course is intensive and is based on small classes, seminars, tutorials and close faculty-student contact.
MPhil The MPhil in Jewish Studies provides a broad approach to the study of Jewish history and culture from antiquity to modern times, combined with study of Modern or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish.
The MPhil is a taught master’s course, designed to teach the methods, sources and languages required for more specialised research within Jewish Studies.
You will be required to complete six terms of language study in the same language. You may choose to study either Modern Hebrew or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish at elementary, intermediate or advanced level.
In addition, you will be required to select four courses from a range of options and a dissertation of up to 30,000 words. The options of this course, which vary from year to year, must be selected from those on offer.
The degree course is intensive and is based on small classes, seminars, tutorials and close faculty-student contact.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas
MSt The MSt in Jewish Studies provides a broad approach to the study of Jewish history and culture from antiquity to modern times, combined with study of Modern or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish.
The MSt in Jewish Studies is a taught master’s course, designed to teach the methods, sources and languages required for more specialised research within Jewish Studies.
Course structure In addition to three terms of language study, you will either choose to follow the dissertation track which involves taking one option course each term and writing a dissertation of up to 15,000 words, or the non-dissertation track for which you will take two option courses each term.
The degree course is intensive and is based on small classes, seminars, tutorials and close faculty-student contact.
MPhil The MPhil in Jewish Studies is a taught course exploring Jewish history and culture from antiquity to modern times, with intensive study of Modern or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish, four option papers, and a dissertation.
Course structure The MPhil is a taught master’s course, designed to teach the methods, sources and languages required for more specialised research within Jewish Studies. You will complete 6 terms of language study in the same language, select four courses from a range of options and complete a dissertation of up to 30,000 words.
The degree course is intensive and is based on small classes, seminars, tutorials and close faculty-student contact.
Teaching typically consists of a weekly one hour tutorial or class for each option. Language courses typically consist of five hours of class teaching per week. In addition students can expect to meet with their thesis supervisor twice a term.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
Summary
The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (October/November 2024). For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas
MSt The MSt in Jewish Studies provides a broad approach to the study of Jewish history and culture from antiquity to modern times, combined with study of Modern or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish.
The MSt in Jewish Studies is a taught master’s course, designed to teach the methods, sources and languages required for more specialised research within Jewish Studies.
You will be required to complete three terms of language study in the same language. You may choose to study either Modern Hebrew or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish at elementary, intermediate or advanced level.
In addition, you will be required to select courses from a range of options each year and, depending on the track you choose, a dissertation of up to 15,000 words. Teaching for the options takes place during the first two terms of the academic year. These options, which vary from year to year, must be selected from those on offer.
The degree course is intensive and is based on small classes, seminars, tutorials and close faculty-student contact.
MPhil The MPhil in Jewish Studies provides a broad approach to the study of Jewish history and culture from antiquity to modern times, combined with study of Modern or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish.
The MPhil is a taught master’s course, designed to teach the methods, sources and languages required for more specialised research within Jewish Studies.
You will be required to complete six terms of language study in the same language. You may choose to study either Modern Hebrew or Biblical Hebrew or Yiddish at elementary, intermediate or advanced level.
In addition, you will be required to select four courses from a range of options and a dissertation of up to 30,000 words. The options of this course, which vary from year to year, must be selected from those on offer.
The degree course is intensive and is based on small classes, seminars, tutorials and close faculty-student contact.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For complete and up-to-date information about this course, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas |
| Location | University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD |
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